This article used data from the PATH study (Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health), which is a longitudinal study tracking changes in tobacco use over time among participants
A widespread rodent infestation
Smoking among young people has declined in recent years while that of adults has stabilised after decades of falling
According to ASH, in Malawi (a major tobacco producer) around 40% of their forests have been destroyed to make way for tobacco farms
Social control theory posits that strong social bonds characterized by attachment, commitment to norms, involvement in valued activities, and belief in societal rules protect adolescents from engaging in antisocial behaviors like smoking (Trucco, 2020
APE is associated with significant morbidity, prolonged hospitalization, increased healthcare costs, and high in-hospital mortality, particularly among critically ill patients [1, 2]